6 bed detached house for sale

Blenheim Drive, Oxford OX2

Set behind a generous driveway on a sought-after North Oxford side road, this substantial detached home offers the space and flexibility for family life to unfold beautifully. The welcoming hall, with its timber floor and staircase, sets a characterful tone. To the front, a well-proportioned sitting room provides an inviting place to relax, while the impressive second sitting room opens through French doors to the garden. Beyond, a light-filled dining room-with a wide garden window and further French doors-creates a wonderful setting for celebrations, Sunday lunches and effortless summer entertaining.

The kitchen/breakfast room is designed for sociable everyday living, with ample cabinetry and space to gather around the table. A separate utility room, cloakroom and integral garage/studio/workshop bring valuable practicality.

Four double bedrooms occupy the first floor, including a superb principal room measuring over 18 ft, with extensive fitted storage. A family bathroom and separate shower room serve this level. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms and an additional shower room form an ideal retreat for older children, guests, an au pair or home working. Offering approximately 2,800 sq ft in total, the house also presents exciting scope to personalise and create an exceptional long-term home, subject to the necessary consents.

Outside

The house is set behind a leafy frontage with generous driveway parking and an integral garage/ studio/workshop. To the rear, the secluded mature garden offers lawn, established planting and space for children, entertaining and quiet summer evenings. Nearby green spaces provide excellent opportunities for walking, running and enjoying the outdoors. Residents also benefit from direct access
from the garden to a route around the perimeter of St Edward’s School golf course and playing fields, offering attractive open views and a pleasant setting for everyday walks; however, dogs are not permitted on this land. For dog walking and more extensive public parkland, Port Meadow and Cutteslowe Park are both within easy reach, with an abundance of footpaths and open green space.

Situation

Blenheim Drive is a prime North Oxford address close to Summertown’s boutiques, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Cutteslowe Park and the city centre are within easy reach. Leading schools include The Cherwell, Dragon, Summer Fields, Oxford High and St Edward’s. Oxford Parkway is approx. 1 mile away, with direct trains to London Marylebone from 63 minutes.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-67328

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